The agency denied these statements, asserting that they are not true.
“On March 2, Askat Zhetigen uulu committed a serious violation of the internal regulations by attempting to provoke a conflict with the institution's staff and urging other inmates to ignore the lawful demands of the administration. As a result, he was subjected to a disciplinary sanction in the form of 15 days in a punishment isolation cell,” GSIN explained.
Regarding the provision of coal to the institution, 556 tons and 920 kilograms of coal were allocated for the heating season, which is used to heat all buildings, including residential blocks and administrative premises. To comply with sanitary standards, the institution's bathhouse is heated even on sanitary days, and inmates can visit it according to an approved schedule. Staff members are prohibited from using this bathhouse,” the statement added.
Additionally, GSIN reported on the availability of a gym organized for inmates to engage in sports. Since the space is small, access to it is scheduled. A total of 2 million 243 thousand soms has been allocated for the major repairs of the gym, cafeteria, bathhouse, and staff offices. All repair work has been completed, including the construction of visiting rooms and the installation of necessary furniture and equipment.
In response to accusations of violating inmates' rights, it was noted that in 2025, representatives of the akiykatchi institution conducted inspections at facility No. 27 three times, while the prosecutor's office did so eight times. In 2026, inspections by the ombudsman and the prosecutor's office occurred three times each.
Askat Zhetigen is a famous akyn and civic activist who was sentenced to three years for calls for mass riots and the seizure of power. A criminal case against him was initiated in March 2024 following his video appeals on social media, in which he criticized the actions of the authorities.
